Jesus says that his yoke is easy and the burden is light. This phrase of a yoke and burden was commonly used by rabbis to speak about the expectations for those who would choose to follow them. Jesus is painting a picture of discipleship that sounds less stressful than the way in which many of us follow Jesus. So why exactly is his yoke easy, and what does it mean for us?
Learning to awaken the soul to lead and guide our deepening expression of faith and love.
God doesn’t just offer peace as a feeling—He gives us a firm place to stand. Because of the gospel, we have peace with God, even in the midst of life’s challenges and uncertainties. We’ll discover how being rooted in that peace allows us to live with confidence and carry God’s peace into the world around us.
What guards your heart ultimately shapes the direction of your life. Through Christ, we are given a new identity and invited into a new way of living that reflects His righteousness. We’ll look at how God protects and transforms us from the inside out, forming hearts that are steady and aligned with Him